The Trenton Park Department has a new superintendent following action taken at a meeting of the city park board on Wednesday.
According to board president Duane Helmandollar, David Shockley has been hired to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of long-time superintendent Jason Shuler in June. Shockley, who has served as the assistant superintendent for the past four years, will be paid $39,520 annually and will begin his duties immediately. Helmandollar said Shockley will assist with the process of hiring his assistant.
In other business, Helmandollar was re-elected president of the mayor-appointed board, with Andy Cox elected vice president and Curtis Crawford being elected as secretary. John Hamilton, who was recently appointed to the board, was welcomed, as was Marvin Humphreys, second ward councilman, who will serve as the city council liaison to the board. Helmandollar said he appreciated the work of past board members, noting Gary Berry had served on the board multiple terms and had helped with the effort to pass the sales tax that helped fund the Trenton Family Aquatic Center.
Shockley submitted a written report, noting the discus area near C.F. Russell Stadium is complete. With the aquatic center closed this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, it is being painted by TFAC manager Emily Kasinger and other pool employees. The trim will be blue, with the inside swim lanes painted black. Shockley reported that he has ordered a concrete base patch to repair a damaged area on a slide.
In committee reports, Gary Schuett said trees and plants are being watered regularly and he has begun pruning trees at Moberly Park. Crawford told the board there have been many cancellations for facility rentals this summer, although some auctions have been held at park facilities. Helmandollar said he has met with Street Supervisor Gary Dryer to discuss the entrance to Burleigh Grimes Field and the need for some potholes to be filled in park department lots.
The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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